Support Groups in Toronto, ON
Becoming a dad is life-changing—and challenging. You don’t have to do it alone. Join our 6-week virtual therapy group designed for dads navigating the ups and downs of fatherhood. Gain practical tools to manage stress, strengthen relationships, and balance responsibilities, all while connecting with other dads who truly understand. Led by an experienced therapist, this group provides a supportive space to share experiences, build confidence, and grow into the dad you want to be. Whether you're a new dad or a seasoned parent, this group is for you. Sign up today!
Hosted by Michael Goddard
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5H
Becoming a dad is life-changing—and challenging. You don’t have to do it alone. Join our 6-week virtual therapy group designed for dads navigating the ups and downs of fatherhood. Gain practical tools to manage stress, strengthen relationships, and balance responsibilities, all while connecting with other dads who truly understand. Led by an experienced therapist, this group provides a supportive space to share experiences, build confidence, and grow into the dad you want to be. Whether you're a new dad or a seasoned parent, this group is for you. Sign up today!
DBT Virtual's online 12-week group program is designed to provide you with effective, practical coping strategies to regulate intense emotions and replace unhealthy, problematic behaviours. You will learn DBT skills aimed at managing emotional and interpersonal difficulties, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Group members are expected to complete weekly homework tasks that help them solidify their skills practice. Adult and adolescent groups available. To register contact us or visit www.dbtvirtual.com/dbt-skills-group. Sliding scale rates available upon request for those in financial need.
Hosted by DBT Virtual - DBT Program in ON, BC, AB & NS
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4W
DBT Virtual's online 12-week group program is designed to provide you with effective, practical coping strategies to regulate intense emotions and replace unhealthy, problematic behaviours. You will learn DBT skills aimed at managing emotional and interpersonal difficulties, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Group members are expected to complete weekly homework tasks that help them solidify their skills practice. Adult and adolescent groups available. To register contact us or visit www.dbtvirtual.com/dbt-skills-group. Sliding scale rates available upon request for those in financial need.
This 6-week Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group is designed to help individuals build emotional resilience, improve interpersonal relationships, and manage distressing emotions effectively. Participants will gain practical tools and insights to navigate life’s challenges and create a more balanced, fulfilling life. This group will take place from March 3 - April 7th. Total Cost = $240.00 ($40/Session)
Hosted by Lindsey Salloway
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BComm, MACP
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4P
This 6-week Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group is designed to help individuals build emotional resilience, improve interpersonal relationships, and manage distressing emotions effectively. Participants will gain practical tools and insights to navigate life’s challenges and create a more balanced, fulfilling life. This group will take place from March 3 - April 7th. Total Cost = $240.00 ($40/Session)
The Canadian Centre for Performance Psychology in cooperation with researches from York University, Ontario, Canada and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne, Australia is offering a free eight-week intervention program aimed at reducing performance anxiety and improving performance quality. This program is specifically designed for university level young performers.
The Canadian Centre for Performance Psychology in cooperation with researches from York University, Ontario, Canada and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne, Australia is offering a free eight-week intervention program aimed at reducing performance anxiety and improving performance quality. This program is specifically designed for university level young performers.
These online HSP Groups held via Zoom will help you to gain a better sense of connection with yourself and others, and to help build resilience. I will offer a safe, supportive and creative environment in which to share, connect, learn and grow. No two HSP Relational Gestalt process groups are the same due to the nature of staying with one's experience from moment to moment. $40 (hst incl.) Please visit my website for more info: movingtochange.com
Hosted by Daniele Massie
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, GIT, EFT-II, HT
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4T
These online HSP Groups held via Zoom will help you to gain a better sense of connection with yourself and others, and to help build resilience. I will offer a safe, supportive and creative environment in which to share, connect, learn and grow. No two HSP Relational Gestalt process groups are the same due to the nature of staying with one's experience from moment to moment. $40 (hst incl.) Please visit my website for more info: movingtochange.com
The 8-Week Healthy Sexuality & Masculinity Men's Group is a very powerful tool reduce shame in a man's life and to help a man come out of hiding. It is a deeply powerful experience to share vulnerability with other men in a safe setting and to realize that you are not alone. This group is ideal for men working through a sex or porn addiction, lack of assertiveness or difficulties with anger or wanting to improve intimacy in life. The group cost is $80 / week for a total of $640.
Hosted by Men Therapy Toronto | Sex & Porn Addiction
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CSAT, EMDR
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4P
The 8-Week Healthy Sexuality & Masculinity Men's Group is a very powerful tool reduce shame in a man's life and to help a man come out of hiding. It is a deeply powerful experience to share vulnerability with other men in a safe setting and to realize that you are not alone. This group is ideal for men working through a sex or porn addiction, lack of assertiveness or difficulties with anger or wanting to improve intimacy in life. The group cost is $80 / week for a total of $640.
Start date May 11 at 11:45am
Trauma Centre Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is an evidence based clinical intervention for people who have experienced complex trauma. It has been used as an adjunctive with talk therapy and is based in Hatha Yoga with foundations of Trauma Therapy and Neuroscience. Offered in person, this program will run for 8 weeks. Each week will feature TCTSY core principle with some psychoeducation around trauma. There are no hands on assist and modifications are offered to go at your own pace, while emphasizing choice making during the practice.
Hosted by Nicole Dsouza
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BSW, TCTSY-F
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4G
Start date May 11 at 11:45am
Trauma Centre Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is an evidence based clinical intervention for people who have experienced complex trauma. It has been used as an adjunctive with talk therapy and is based in Hatha Yoga with foundations of Trauma Therapy and Neuroscience. Offered in person, this program will run for 8 weeks. Each week will feature TCTSY core principle with some psychoeducation around trauma. There are no hands on assist and modifications are offered to go at your own pace, while emphasizing choice making during the practice.
Join us if: You desire more effective communication with your partner. You are curious about the underlying reasons for your conflicts. You long for deeper intimacy and a more loving connection. You are curious about your partner's and your own emotional needs and responses. You are committed to moving away from negative patterns of interaction and replacing them with comfort and connection. Affirm your relationship’s strengths and create a more secure sense of attachment.
Hosted by Monique Achong-Lindsey
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4T
Join us if: You desire more effective communication with your partner. You are curious about the underlying reasons for your conflicts. You long for deeper intimacy and a more loving connection. You are curious about your partner's and your own emotional needs and responses. You are committed to moving away from negative patterns of interaction and replacing them with comfort and connection. Affirm your relationship’s strengths and create a more secure sense of attachment.
A men’s group is a very powerful tool to reduce shame in a man’s life and to help a man come out of hiding. It is a deeply powerful experience to share vulnerability with other men in a safe setting and to realize that you are not alone. When men learn how to become intimate with other men (in a non-sexual way) it generally creates positive impacts in all areas of their life. The group has a cost of $640 which is $80 for every weekly 2-hour session. It is covered by insurance if your insurance covers Registered Psychotherapist (RP).
A men’s group is a very powerful tool to reduce shame in a man’s life and to help a man come out of hiding. It is a deeply powerful experience to share vulnerability with other men in a safe setting and to realize that you are not alone. When men learn how to become intimate with other men (in a non-sexual way) it generally creates positive impacts in all areas of their life. The group has a cost of $640 which is $80 for every weekly 2-hour session. It is covered by insurance if your insurance covers Registered Psychotherapist (RP).
This group is for individuals dealing with executive dysfunction and shame associated with this. We will be looking at these struggles through a compassionate lens and working collaboratively to develop strategies to do more of the things we want. Topics include identifying values and needs, self advocating, unmasking, and more! Each session will also include 30-min of co-working on activities we are working on accomplishing. Ideal for ADHD & autistic folks, and those living with chronic depression/MDD.
Hosted by Naomi Reesor - Therapy & Clinical Supervision
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MEd
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6G
This group is for individuals dealing with executive dysfunction and shame associated with this. We will be looking at these struggles through a compassionate lens and working collaboratively to develop strategies to do more of the things we want. Topics include identifying values and needs, self advocating, unmasking, and more! Each session will also include 30-min of co-working on activities we are working on accomplishing. Ideal for ADHD & autistic folks, and those living with chronic depression/MDD.
The Befriending Your Parts Framework is a virtual 6-month group w/ a comprehensive course, guided practices, community and group sessions to guide you from low self-esteem, self-doubt & nervous system dysregulation to self-compassion, self-trust & nervous system health. It is based on 3 principles: AWARENESS -- understanding what's happening & why (in the brain, body, nervous system and your relationships), ACCEPTANCE -- developing radical acceptance & self-compassion, & CHANGE-- learning the practices & tools to truly heal. You will understand, address and heal your: NERVOUS SYSTEM, CONNECTION TO YOUR TRUE SELF, INNER CRITICS, PROTECTIVE MECHANISMS, SELF-COMPASSION & THE SELF-ESTEEM WOUNDS
The Befriending Your Parts Framework is a virtual 6-month group w/ a comprehensive course, guided practices, community and group sessions to guide you from low self-esteem, self-doubt & nervous system dysregulation to self-compassion, self-trust & nervous system health. It is based on 3 principles: AWARENESS -- understanding what's happening & why (in the brain, body, nervous system and your relationships), ACCEPTANCE -- developing radical acceptance & self-compassion, & CHANGE-- learning the practices & tools to truly heal. You will understand, address and heal your: NERVOUS SYSTEM, CONNECTION TO YOUR TRUE SELF, INNER CRITICS, PROTECTIVE MECHANISMS, SELF-COMPASSION & THE SELF-ESTEEM WOUNDS
Friendship Groups for Humans Online is an affordable support of online peer groups where we practice relationship skills together each week. We practice loving kindness, gratitude, vulnerability, mindfulness, self-care, compassion and self-compassion while connecting with each other in meaningful ways. Other topics include forgiveness, boundaries, and more. This is a light and cheerful group that also connects deeply and meaningfully as we talk about our lives and apply the topics we are exploring. We are open to surrounding neighbours.
Hosted by OnlineTherapyOntario.com
Registered Psychotherapist, BED, BBA, CAPT, CRPO
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4X
Friendship Groups for Humans Online is an affordable support of online peer groups where we practice relationship skills together each week. We practice loving kindness, gratitude, vulnerability, mindfulness, self-care, compassion and self-compassion while connecting with each other in meaningful ways. Other topics include forgiveness, boundaries, and more. This is a light and cheerful group that also connects deeply and meaningfully as we talk about our lives and apply the topics we are exploring. We are open to surrounding neighbours.
Have you had all of your better qualities turned against you? Been run over by another persons entire existence. Learn to thrive again. Heal with others, re build the self that maybe has never been seen. Find safety in your nervous system. Reframe and learn to see yourself clearly again. Speak and be listened to, release shame and guilt. Bi-weekly. In-person. Capped at 6 people.
Have you had all of your better qualities turned against you? Been run over by another persons entire existence. Learn to thrive again. Heal with others, re build the self that maybe has never been seen. Find safety in your nervous system. Reframe and learn to see yourself clearly again. Speak and be listened to, release shame and guilt. Bi-weekly. In-person. Capped at 6 people.
We provide a carefully selected series of guided meditations designed to help you reduce stress, increase acceptance, disengage with destructive thought patterns, and gain a greater sense of wellbeing in your life. Each week covers a different theme, examples include: Taking in the Good, Setting Intentions and Cultivating Love and Compassion. Each meditation is followed by a facilitated discussion to explore the impact of the meditation, discuss challenges and obstacles to engaging with the exercise and to help you bring the skills practiced into your daily life.
Hosted by Rebecca Barrett-Wallis
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, MA
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6J
We provide a carefully selected series of guided meditations designed to help you reduce stress, increase acceptance, disengage with destructive thought patterns, and gain a greater sense of wellbeing in your life. Each week covers a different theme, examples include: Taking in the Good, Setting Intentions and Cultivating Love and Compassion. Each meditation is followed by a facilitated discussion to explore the impact of the meditation, discuss challenges and obstacles to engaging with the exercise and to help you bring the skills practiced into your daily life.
**Group held Online** The group focuses on young adults with challenging family dynamics, with a particular focus on first- and second-generation immigrants of East Asian backgrounds. In therapy, we on developing insight, improving confidence, and building resiliency.
**Group held Online** The group focuses on young adults with challenging family dynamics, with a particular focus on first- and second-generation immigrants of East Asian backgrounds. In therapy, we on developing insight, improving confidence, and building resiliency.
This skills group is divided into four modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Clients will learn skills to help them get through crisis situations, to accept the most challenging parts of their lives, to respond rather than react to their emotions, and to ask for things and say no to things in a way that balances taking care of their relationships, while also honouring self-respect. Each session begins with a brief mindfulness exercise, followed by a review of how participants practiced skills during the week, and an interactive lesson to teach a new skill.
Hosted by Equilibrium Mental Health and Wellness
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych, RSW, RP
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6J
This skills group is divided into four modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Clients will learn skills to help them get through crisis situations, to accept the most challenging parts of their lives, to respond rather than react to their emotions, and to ask for things and say no to things in a way that balances taking care of their relationships, while also honouring self-respect. Each session begins with a brief mindfulness exercise, followed by a review of how participants practiced skills during the week, and an interactive lesson to teach a new skill.
A virtual 4-week group to give you the skills to master stress and anxiety using body-based "bottom-up" therapies. The group starts on May 7th and runs weekly for 4 consecutive Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 7:30 pm.
A virtual 4-week group to give you the skills to master stress and anxiety using body-based "bottom-up" therapies. The group starts on May 7th and runs weekly for 4 consecutive Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 7:30 pm.
Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Mindfulness skills are taught in the 24-week group. Why would we spend time to learn about skills we may not use? Think of it like cooking. If we only know how to make eggs that may work for some time. If we are hosting someone who doesn't eat eggs, we may need to read some recipe's and practice making other meals before they come over. That's like skills group! We are giving you the recipe for the skills so you can practice and see which ones work for you!
Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Mindfulness skills are taught in the 24-week group. Why would we spend time to learn about skills we may not use? Think of it like cooking. If we only know how to make eggs that may work for some time. If we are hosting someone who doesn't eat eggs, we may need to read some recipe's and practice making other meals before they come over. That's like skills group! We are giving you the recipe for the skills so you can practice and see which ones work for you!
I have joined a volunteer-driven resource. The Grief Corps is a Canadian initiative that free to any resident of Canada who has lost someone to COVID-19. All groups are run by volunteer mental health professionals experienced running support groups. These groups are not providing therapy. It is a forum with the opportunity to share your experiences and receive support from people who have similar experiences. The groups will help you to recognise the impact of grief, and support you during this life transition.
I have joined a volunteer-driven resource. The Grief Corps is a Canadian initiative that free to any resident of Canada who has lost someone to COVID-19. All groups are run by volunteer mental health professionals experienced running support groups. These groups are not providing therapy. It is a forum with the opportunity to share your experiences and receive support from people who have similar experiences. The groups will help you to recognise the impact of grief, and support you during this life transition.
This online group is a peer support group for adult women who want to reduce their use of alcohol, cannabis, or other substances. Group currently runs online via Zoom every other Thursday, 5:30-7pm. Cost is $75 per person per meeting/ $150 per month, unless the person is financially vulnerable, in which case a pay-what-you-can agreement can be put in place. Group members are strongly encouraged to participate in regular individual therapy in addition to their participation in group.
Hosted by Annina Schmid
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, CTP Dip
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4T
This online group is a peer support group for adult women who want to reduce their use of alcohol, cannabis, or other substances. Group currently runs online via Zoom every other Thursday, 5:30-7pm. Cost is $75 per person per meeting/ $150 per month, unless the person is financially vulnerable, in which case a pay-what-you-can agreement can be put in place. Group members are strongly encouraged to participate in regular individual therapy in addition to their participation in group.
